Sheridan County property tax
Homeowners in Sheridan County, Montana typically pay about 1.23% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $1,521 on a median home value of $124,000.
Typical effective rate
1.23%
higher than 22% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$1,521
per year
Median home value
$124,000
In MT
#3
of 56 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 1.23% — 31% higher than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 71% higher than the Montana median of 0.72%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $1,551 for mortgaged homes, $1,503 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 3rd highest effective rate of 56 ranked Montana counties; nationally it sits around the 78th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Sheridan County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (1.23%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Sheridan County, MT?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Sheridan County is 1.23% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($1,521) divided by the median home value ($124,000) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Sheridan County?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheridan County is valued at $124,000, and the median real estate tax paid is $1,521 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $1,551, versus $1,503 for homes without one.
How does Sheridan County compare to the rest of Montana?
Sheridan County's effective rate is 71% higher than the Montana median, ranking 3rd of 56 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Montana counties
Counties ranked closest to Sheridan County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Montana counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blaine County | 1.34% | $2,080 |
| 2 | Roosevelt County | 1.28% | $1,522 |
| 4 | Valley County | 1.18% | $2,333 |
| 5 | Dawson County | 1.14% | $2,110 |
| 6 | Big Horn County | 1.10% | $1,574 |
| 7 | Custer County | 1.03% | $2,264 |
Official data & resources for Sheridan County
- Sheridan County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Sheridan County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Sheridan County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.